Scientists discover signalling circuit boards inside body’s cells
Credit: The University of Edinburgh Cells in the body are wired like computer chips to direct signals that instruct how...
Nature inspires a novel new form of computing, using light
McMaster researchers perform simple calculations by shining light patterns through a translucent cubeCredit: McMaster University HAMILTON, ON May 24, 2019...
Quantum computing boost from vapour stabilising technique
The patented technique allows electrons to be used for quantum computing, high-precision measurements and other applications A technique to stabilise...
CBT could benefit mental health of children with long-term conditions
The mental health of children and young people with some long term physical conditions could benefit from cognitive behavioural therapy...
When macrophages are deprived of oxygen
How pathogens are controlled when tissue is deprived of adequate oxygen supply Infected tissue has a low concentration of oxygen....
AFAR celebrates Women in Science and Tech
Honoring Aging2.0's Katy Fike and WOMANIUM's Prachi J. VakhariaCredit: Photo courtesy of Generator Ventures (Millbrae, CA) The American Federation for...
Science Snapshots — May 2019
Credit: Berkeley Lab Lithium Doesn't Crack Under Pressure, It Transforms by ALIYAH KOVNER Using cutting-edge theoretical calculations performed at NERSC,...
Researchers investigate hormonal links between diet and obesity
Hormone governed by biological clock is linked to weight gain and metabolic issues in male monkeys fed a high sugar...
Experimental fertility preservation provides hope for young men
Credit: Children's National WASHINGTON -Testicular tissue samples obtained from 189 males who were facing procedures that could imperil fertility were...
Coming to your household soon: 3-D food printers, nano foods and bug burgers
UMass Amherst food scientist's new book, 'Future Foods,' explores how science is transforming the way we eatCredit: David Julian McClements...
Energy storage in the Midwest and beyond: A timely analysis
From three MRS Energy & Sustainability papers As the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) released an update to last year's...
UTA earns equipment grant to expand research into brain injuries
Quantifying brain traumaCredit: UT Arlington It is often easy to tell when a person has suffered a severe traumatic brain...
A step closer to identifying cause of a blinding disease
Researchers find clue to rare genetic disorder Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) is an inherited form of vision loss that...
Climate change may make the arctic tundra a drier landscape
Lakes may shrink and some may disappearCredit: Figure prepared by Rebecca Finger Higgens. Imagery courtesy of Planet Labs, Inc. With...
On Mars, sands shift to a different drum
In the most detailed analysis of how sands move around on Mars, a team of planetary scientists led by the...
Marching for climate change may sway people’s beliefs and actions
Americans have a long tradition of taking to the streets to protest or to advocate for things they believe in....
Piedmont Atlanta first in Georgia to offer new minimally invasive treatment for emphysema
Credit: Pulmonx Atlanta, Ga. (May 23, 2019) - Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is the first in the state of Georgia to...
Report finds California above national average for sexual harassment rates
Immigrant-born men; gay and lesbian Californians are also at increased risk In the state of California, reported incidences of sexual...
Columbia to host the 2019 New York Scientific Data Summit
A two-and-a-half day symposium to explore data-driven discovery and innovation in science and industry Columbia University is co-organizing and hosting...
The effect of sleep quality on peptic-ulcer relapse in older adults
Poor sleep quality and peptic ulcer disease (PUD, a condition when sores known as ulcers develop on the lining of...
